Occupational Therapy Certification

Occupational therapist certification and certificate programs.
Occupational therapy certification. As an occupational therapy fieldwork educator your knowledge supervision and direction are critical to the success of your students and to the future of occupational therapy. How to become an occupational therapist. Jan 02 2019 registered occupational therapists can enroll in post graduate certificate programs in a specialty area of occupational. Glen gillen edd otr faotahis presentation will inspire and empower you to demonstrate the value of occupational therapy and deliver the best care possible.
York college the city university of new york ot combined baccalaureatemasters department of occupational therapy school of health and behavioral sciences. Occupational therapists treat patients with injuries illnesses or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. 20 occupational therapy specialties to advance your career 1. To become nationally certified as an occupational therapist you must take the occupational therapist registered otr exam offered by the national board for certification in occupational therapy and score at least 450.
Announcing our 2019 keynote we are excited about this years keynote. This represents a 46 increase in the number of occupational therapy degree or certificate school graduates in new york state. Education certification learn how to become an occupational therapist in your state and see what certification youll need. Earn 15 contact hours15 aota ceus.
In 2006 there were 534 occupational therapy graduates from occupational therapy courses in new york and in 2010 there were 777 graduates. Complete the following procedure to obtain a new york state license. The following is a list of 20 common occupational therapy specialties and certifications that practitioners can obtain. Occupational therapists must pass the nbcot otr examination and occupational therapy assistants must pass the cota examination of the national board for certification in occupational therapy inc.
Serving the public interest by advancing client care and professional practice through evidence based certification standards and the validation of knowledge essential for effective practice in occupational therapy. Apply for a new york state license. Some may take you by surprise and some you might already be qualified for.